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Created by the British engraver Richard Gilson Reeve. The print commemorates the historic, highly-publicised inter-county wrestling match that took place on October 26, 1826, between the Cornish champion James Polkinghorne and the Devonshire champion Abraham Cann. The event drew over 10,000 spectators and remains one of the most famous encounters in the history of traditional […]
A modern replica (1996) of a poster believed to be original. The printers were listed as Nicholls & Peowrie, confirmed to be active between 1835-1836. This is currently in the private collection of Matthew Bennett-Nichols, and provided here with express written permission. The poster reads: Devon Wrestling AND SINGLE STICK, May 5th, 6th and 7th, […]